Michea 5:7-9

7 E il rimanente di Giacobbe sarà, in mezzo di molti popoli, come la rugiada mandata dal Signore, come pioggia minuta sopra l’erba, che non aspetta l’uomo, e non ispera ne’ figliuoli degli uomini.

8 Il rimanente di Giacobbe sarà eziandio fra le genti, in mezzo di molti popoli, come un leone fra il bestiame delle selve; come un leoncello fra le mandre delle pecore; il quale, se passa in alcun luogo, calpesta e lacera; e non vi è alcuno che possa riscuotere.

9 La tua mano sarà alzata sopra i tuoi avversari, e tutti i tuoi nemici saranno sterminati.

Michea 5:7-9 Meaning and Commentary

INTRODUCTION TO MICAH 5

This chapter begins with a prophecy of the siege of Jerusalem, Mic 5:1; and then follows another concerning the place of the Messiah's birth, Mic 5:2; and of the case of the Jews, either before or after it, Mic 5:3; and of Christ's office as a shepherd, and of his grandeur in the world, Mic 5:4; and of his being a peacemaker, and protector of his people from their enemies, Mic 5:5,6; and of his people, the great increase of them, and their usefulness, and also of their courage, strength, and prowess, Mic 5:7-9; likewise that the Lord will remove from them their vain confidence, and all occasion of it, and whatsoever illicit arts and practices were found among them; and all idolatry, and the instruments of it, Mic 5:10-14; and the chapter is concluded with a threatening of vengeance to the Heathens, Mic 5:15.